A. This fee may be waived by authorization of the Police Department upon receipt of verifiable proof that the vehicle in question was reported stolen at the time the vehicle was removed or was involved in a collision.
B. Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 22852, the registered and legal owner(s) of a towed vehicle in the circumstances stated in Section 10.38.020 are to be provided an opportunity for a hearing before the Chief of Police or his appointed representative to determine the validity of the vehicle storage resulting from the tow. If the hearing determines the storage to be unlawful, the storing agency will be responsible for the towing and storage charges.